The Hurley River Forestry Road is gravel and summer access only. From Vancouver
take Highway 1 to Horseshoe Bay then Highway 99 to Whistler. 35kms after Whistler
the road forms a “Y” you turn left into the village of Pemberton
(gas up here it is the last stop)

After crossing the railroad tracks the road forms a “T” again.
You will come to a stop sign where you will turn right onto Birch Avenue. Follow
this road which will turn into Pemberton Meadow Road.

After 23kms (14.4 miles) you will see signs for “Coast Mountain Outdoor
School” and Gold Bridge, Meager Creek, turn right here. After 9km, you
will cross over a bridge and will see a sign “Hurley River & Gold
Bridge”, take this road uphill.

This logging road starts out to be steep but flattens out on top. It then goes
downhill into the Bridge River Valley. You will see a sign to the right which
says Bralorne, but follow the road towards Gold Bridge. After 60kms (35miles)
on this gravel road you enter a road which is seal coated. Turn right. You are
now on Highway 40.

After 200 yards (1/4km) you see Gold Bridge on the right but stay on Hwy.40
and after 8 kms (5miles) you see the Tyax sign. Turn left and after another
4kms you will see Gun Creek Road on your left. Turn here. Spruce Lake Wilderness
Adventures is the first ranch on the left (you will see the sign)

WARNING: The Hurley River Road is not a highway but a Forest Service Road.
It can be rough and have unexpected pot holes as well as some narrow spots.
Take your time and drive with caution.

Drive from Pemberton to Lillooet over the Duffey Lake Road (Highway 99). In
Lillooet get on to the Carpenter Lake Road (Hwy.40) towards Gold Bridge. When
you get gas in Lillooet ask them to direct you. Follow Carpenter Lake Road for
92km until you see the Tyax Resort sign. Take a right and follow that road for
4km until you see Gun Creek Road on your left. Spruce Lake Wilderness Adventures
is the first ranch on your left and you will see our sign.

WARNING: The Carpenter Lake Road is a maintained Highway and School bus route
but you must be cautious of sharp corners, rocks and wildlife on the road. Drive
with caution and care.

PLANNED
ROUTE

Day 1:
Leave Relay Creek, Prentice Lake, down Gordon Creek to Dash Creek up Dash
and stay on the right fork and drop down into Big Creek and ride up Big Creek
to camp which is around Graveyard area.

Day 2:
Ride up to Powell Pass and go across the top over to Grant Creek, ride down
Grant Creek and back down to Big Creek Camp. (Note - very overgrown
trail. Will consider)

Day 3:
Ride up through Graveyard valley up into Tyoax Pass then go through Elbow
Pass and down to Lorna Lake. From Lorna Lake up over Lorna Pass and down to
Tyax Camp. (NOTE - big day - will talk about this)

Day 4:
Ride up over Deer Pass and down to Trigger from Trigger down to Spruce Lake
Camp.

Day 5:
Spruce Lake home either straight out Gun Creek, or over Windy Pass through
Eldorado and down Lick Creek to home.

PDF copies of maps are included at the bottom of this page. A 1:250,000 scale
map is at the bottom of the page

RECOMMENDED GEAR

Your duffel
should not exceed twenty five pounds per person and be packed in a soft weatherproof
duffel bag. Preferably all your gear along with your sleeping bag can fit into
one bag. Following is a list of some items that you should include.

We prefer our guests to arrive the night before. We can arrange accommodation
for you and your group for a small additional charge. If you arrive early enough
we will go over horsemanship skills the night before your trip is scheduled
to depart.

Key points to remember when hiking/biking:

Be alert to your surroundings. Make noise and watch your footings. Be cautious
where the horses are. If you meet on the trail with an oncoming pack string,
yield and remove yourself as far off the trail as possible (to the low side
and preferably at least 3 metres away). Bikers should not approach a pack string
within 50 metres. Talk while the horses are passing you, so you do not startle
them. Please make sure that you have an extra pair of light shoes for creek
crossings as well as a day pack to carry your lunch, rain gear and shoes in.